Republicans are guaranteed to retain control of the District 9 Senate seat after the Democratic Party failed to field a candidate in the race. Political newcomer Brent Hoffman won the seat by winning his primary race.

In the House, two Republicans and a Democrat are vying for the district’s two seats.

The district stretches from northwest Sioux Falls and includes Hartford.

The Dakota Scout sent a series of questions to all legislative candidates in the Sioux Falls and surrounding area who are running contested for state House and Senate in the Nov. 8 election. Candidates were asked to limit their responses to each question to 100 words or less.

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• Responding candidates are listed in the order they appear on the ballot.